Activation lock

I bought a Apple Watch but when pairing it . It said it has activation lock, how can I remove it without previous owner?

iPhone 12 Pro Max

Posted on Aug 15, 2023 9:16 PM

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Posted on Aug 15, 2023 9:24 PM

You can't. It's an anti-theft measure.

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Aug 15, 2023 9:24 PM in response to Girl123_

You can't. It's an anti-theft measure.

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